Illinois Fighting Illini 31–24 Nebraska Cornhuskers: Final Score & Recap | Week 4, 2024

Quick answer

Illinois Fighting Illini defeated Nebraska Cornhuskers 31–24 in Week 4, 2024. Final score: Illinois Fighting Illini 31, Nebraska Cornhuskers 24.

Game summary

Illinois Fighting Illini beat Nebraska Cornhuskers 31–24 in Week 4 of the 2024 season.

Scoring: 7 touchdowns, 2 field goals across 9 plays.
Passing leader: Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 267.0 pass yds, 3 TD, +0.28 EPA/play.
Rushing leader: Dante Dowdell — 76.0 yds.
Receiving leader: Jahmal Banks — 7 rec, 81.0 yds.
EPA edge: Nebraska (+0.144/play) vs Illinois (+0.079/play).

Line score

Final score and points by quarter.

Team	Q1	Q2	Q3	Q4	OT	Final
Illinois Fighting Illini	6	3	6	6	6	31
Nebraska Cornhuskers	9	6	0	6	0	24

Scoring Map

Each pin marks a score on the field — TDs in the end zone, field goals near the kick line.

ILLIllinois Fighting Illini

+3OPP 9

NEBNebraska Cornhuskers

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Scoring timeline

9 scores

Chronological scoring plays — scroll to follow the game.

Illinois
Q1TD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-0
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (27 yards)
Nebraska
Q1FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 4
Score
6-3
Field goal good from 21 yards
Nebraska
Q1TD
INIsaiah Neyor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
6-9
Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
Q2FG
Points+3
Yard line
OPP 9
Score
9-9
Field goal good from 26 yards
Nebraska
Q2TD
INIsaiah Neyor
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
9-15
Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for a touchdown (11 yards)
Illinois
Q3TD
TATanner Arkin
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-15
Luke Altmyer pass to Tanner Arkin for a touchdown (3 yards)
Nebraska
Q4TD
JBJaniran Bonner
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
15-21
Dylan Raiola pass to Janiran Bonner for a touchdown (1 yard)
Illinois
Q4TD
BHBrandon Henderson
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
21-21
Luke Altmyer pass to Brandon Henderson for a touchdown (6 yards)
Illinois
OTTD
PBPat Bryant
Points+6
Yard line
OPP EZ
Score
27-21
Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (4 yards)

Stars of the game

Top passers, rushers, and receivers from cfbfastR play-by-play.

Passing

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 267.0 yds · 3 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +10.51 EPA
Luke Altmyer (Illinois) — 223.0 yds · 4 TD · +0.28 EPA/play +7.72 EPA

Rushing

Dante Dowdell (Nebraska) — 76.0 yds -0.15 EPA
Kaden Feagin (Illinois) — 63.0 yds -0.06 EPA
Josh McCray (Illinois) — 38.0 yds +0.35 EPA

Receiving

Jahmal Banks (Nebraska) — 7 rec · 81.0 yds +1.17 EPA
Pat Bryant (Illinois) — 5 rec · 74.0 yds +1.46 EPA
Zakhari Franklin (Illinois) — 5 rec · 65.0 yds +1.30 EPA

Quarterback report card

Attempts, efficiency, and EPA.

Player	Team	Att	Cmp%	Yds	TD	EPA/play	Total EPA
Dylan Raiola	Nebraska	37	59.5%	267	3	+0.28	+10.51
Luke Altmyer	Illinois	29	69.0%	223	4	+0.28	+7.72

Team EPA comparison

Stat	Illinois	Nebraska
Plays	65	65
EPA / play	+0.079	+0.144
Total EPA	+5.09	+9.37
Success rate	43.1%	46.2%
Pass EPA / play	+0.276	+0.284
Rush EPA / play	-0.073	-0.041
Yards	404	383

Drive chart

Key possessions and results.

Qtr	Offense	Plays	Yards	EPA	Result
Q1	Nebraska	4	20	-1.81	Punt
Q1	Illinois	6	78	+6.41	Pass TD
Q1	Nebraska	17	72	+2.74	Field goal
Q1	Illinois	2	11	-5.32	Fumble
Q1	Nebraska	4	37	+3.20	Pass TD
Q1	Illinois	7	62	+0.83	Field goal
Q2	Nebraska	8	36	-2.25	Interception
Q2	Illinois	9	40	-3.55	Ended
Q2	Nebraska	9	70	+5.95	Pass TD
Q2	Illinois	10	45	+1.30	Punt
Q3	Nebraska	4	34	-0.33	Punt
Q3	Illinois	11	42	+4.04	Pass TD
Q3	Nebraska	5	75	+5.79	Pass TD
Q4	Illinois	9	75	+6.19	Pass TD
Q4	Nebraska	4	-4	-3.55	Punt
Q4	Illinois	2	16	-4.74	Fumble

Biggest EPA swings

Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-5.91 EPA)
Q4 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Brandon Henderson for a touchdown (6 yards) (+4.56 EPA)
Q2 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for a touchdown (11 yards) (+4.14 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Fumble (-3.96 EPA)
Q3 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Isaiah Neyor for 44 yards (2nd & 10) (+3.92 EPA)
Q1 · Nebraska Cornhuskers · Dylan Raiola pass to Jahmal Banks for 12 yards (3rd & 10) (+3.16 EPA)
Q3 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Collin Dixon for 16 yards (3rd & 7) (+3.15 EPA)
Q1 · Illinois Fighting Illini · Luke Altmyer pass to Pat Bryant for a touchdown (27 yards) (+3.15 EPA)

Key takeaways

Illinois Fighting Illini controlled the final (31–24) in Week 4.
Passing edge: Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) — 267.0 yds, 3 TD.
EPA edge: Nebraska at 0.144 EPA/play.
Full EPA, scoring map, and play-by-play live in CFB Analytics Box & Scores.

Frequently asked questions

What was the final score of Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini 31, Nebraska Cornhuskers 24 in Week 4 of the 2024 college football season.

Who won Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers?

Illinois Fighting Illini won with a final score of 31–24.

Where can I find the Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers box score?

See EPA, scoring timeline, and full play-by-play on FantasyHQ CFB Analytics: /cfb-analytics?game=401628485.

Who led Illinois Fighting Illini vs Nebraska Cornhuskers in passing?

Dylan Raiola (Nebraska) led passers with 267.0 yards and 3 touchdowns.

Full analytics box score

Explore every snap, drive chart, and the interactive scoring map for Illinois Fighting Illini at Nebraska Cornhuskers in FantasyHQ CFB Analytics Box & Scores.